SI on What Stopped a Rosen Deal

[Dayman]

The handling of the Rosen situation was truly pathetic. The NFL is a business and all, but players should never have to twist in the wind like that. Rosen has also handled the whole situation like a true professional when he didn't have to. The whole world knew we were taking Murray. I think Keim/Michael just enjoyed being in the spotlight way too much.

However, the market for Rosen was clearly not what we were hoping it would be. Keim did nothing to maximize our position, but it's pretty telling that the Giants and Washington took their rookies over a second-year player with a bonus already paid by his old team. We need to just move on now, for everyone's sake.

 

[DRM08]

What a mess.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

I have no problem with drafting Murray, but to not have a Rosen deal lined up is unforgivable. As soon as Murray was drafted, all leverage went out the window.

 

[football karma]

best bet at this point:

draft pick(s) for the 2020 draft

 

[jf-08]

Source of said rumor?

Apparently, it was a verbal commitment only:

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...murray-without-a-no-baseball-clause-in-place/

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

What a mess.

The Cardinals theme music:

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[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Apparently, it was a verbal commitment only:

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...murray-without-a-no-baseball-clause-in-place/

D.U.Keim is a hot mess..

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

What a moran!

Dripping in irony.

 

[BW52]

Apparently, it was a verbal commitment only:

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...murray-without-a-no-baseball-clause-in-place/

WTH?Why in the hell would you think he would not flip if things went South? He already has flipped once.Getting no written protection is asinine.

 

[Dayman]

I have no problem with drafting Murray, but to not have a Rosen deal lined up is unforgivable. As soon as Murray was drafted, all leverage went out the window.

Not even seriously taking offers until the draft was plain moronic.

I know there was a time when Keim was viewed as a good GM, but he is starting to look straight up incompetent since BA left. BA might have been a bigger, and more positive, influence on personnel decisions than I thought.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Because rumor had it that Murray wouldn't sign a no-baseball clause until an hour or so before the draft. We wouldn't have drafted him otherwise.

This is the missing link if true.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

It’s a nod to this:

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Haha, got it. You should always attach that photo if you’re going to use it, otherwise I think more people (like me) will mistake you for the dude in the photo!

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

So you negotiate a framework for a deal even if not ready to pull the trigger.

No bc that gets leaked and you lose any leverage you might’ve had with those with whom you’re trying to trade.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Sounds like Murray is really dedicated to football. JFC.

And Keim was blasted (again) out past last call just last weekend per a few folks I know. So I am betting the lack of legwork on this matter isn't just on Murray's contract situation.

Leopard . . . spots. Great.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

Apparently, it was a verbal commitment only:

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...murray-without-a-no-baseball-clause-in-place/

So basically the only protection is to the Bidwill family's wallet.

Or is Murray and his agent going to wave their magic wand and give us with another 1st overall pick if he says gets a concussion and decides to play baseball?

Total f*cking amateur hour.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Keim thinking he can outsmart the league when he is the mark.

perfectly said. lol. Reminds me of all the friday night poker players who win vs their drinking buddies going to Vegas and sitting down with beer in hand at a table full of stoic pros who are just waiting for the next sucker to come along.